Japan Organized Crime Boss (1969) (Blu-ray)

Directed by Kinji Fukasaku

Starring: Kôji Tsuruta, Bunta Sugawara, Ryôhei Uchida, Noboru Andô, Tomisabevo Wakayama, Sanae Nakahara
Contributors: Kinji Fukasaku, Koji Ota, Kôji Shundô, Norio Osada, Fumio Kônami, Masanobu Higure
Studio: Radiance Films
Genre: World Cinema
Main Language: Japanese
Subtitles: English
Region: Region A,B
Release Date: 20 Jul 2026
Originally Issued: 1969
No of Discs: 1
BBFC Cert: (15) Suitable for 15 years and over.
Run Time: 96 minutes

Description

Japanese thriller directed by Kinji Fukasaku. When he is released from prison, Tetsuo Tsukamoto (Kôji Tsuruta) rejoins his crime gang family and finds himself quickly ushered into the leading position after the death of his boss. As he struggles with the demands of this new role, Tsukamoto tries to observe the old Yakuza ethics but finds himself beset on all sides by criminals whose conduct lacks both honour and humanity.

The cast also includes Bunta Sugawara, Ryôhei Uchida and Noboru Andô.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Bonus Footage
• Trailers
• Interviews: Kinji Fukasaku (director); Akihiko Ito (yakuza film historian)